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Monday, February 21, 2011

Look what my sweetie got for a special Valentine's meal. He loves breaded pork chops and pistachios, so this was a sure way to warm his heart. These pork chops are seared on the stove top then transferred to a cookie sheet to complete so the breading stays on. I served this with a side of Tomatoe Basil Soup (made using canned tomatoes as they're not in season), and Baked Potatoes.

Preheat the oven to 400°. Using a food processor, finely grind the nuts, garlic, lemon peel and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a shallow bowl; whisk in the breadcrumbs.

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Dip each chop into the egg, then coat with the nut mixture; transfer to a baking sheet.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chops and cook until golden, about 2 minutes on each side; return to the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 140°, about 20 minutes.

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This looks delsh! I am always looking for creative ways to cook pork chops. Pistachios are beloved around here. They have just sprung up in grocery stores lately. I just tried butternut squash ravioli with sage butter and toasted pine nuts. I think it was my favorite meal yet. Enjoying your blog and your meals. Thank you.

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I am a stay-at-home mother to our 2 beautiful children, daughter age 9 and son age 4. I am from Nova Scotia, Canada and my husband is from Maryland. My husband's job brought us here to Kansas and, while we desperately miss seafood and the ocean, we've grown to love the magnificent skies, scenic countryside and the people.
I am the Founder of our local MOMS Club chapter www.momsclub.org. MOMS Club is a non-profit support group for at-home mothers. I'm also a Junior Girl Scout Leader for our daughter's troop.
I started this blog in July 2009 to share my gradual change to making our meals from scratch using natural ingredients and to record my recipes. I do my best to feature recipes with ingredients that are in-season, purchased local, and homemade from scratch.
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